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Op Ed: Stupidity, Greed, Anger
Costing Nation Trillions
Destroying Democracy

"The Enemy IS Us" until we return to America’s founding principles.

(BEND, Ore.) - Pogo, that paragon of natural common-sense, must have been truly shocked to discover --that first/time !-- that "the enemy is US!"

His striking remark --uttered with deep dismay, natural remorse, and suddenly-desperate self-understanding-- instantly became an historic reflection of the world and its ways, for millions everywhere.

Fibromyalgia: It is Real and Successfully Treatable

Phillip Leveque has spent his life as a Combat Infantryman, Physician, Toxicologist and Pharmacologist.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - After teaching physiology, pharmacology and toxicology in medical schools for about 25 years, I finally became a physician. I had an increasing number of fibromyalgia patients before the condition had a name. And it was one of the "it's all in your head" syndromes.

Grants Pass Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash

Police say the roadway was covered in snow and slush and it was snowing hard at the time of the crash.

(GRANTS PASS, Ore.) - Police say a Grants Pass man was killed in a single vehicle crash this afternoon on SR140 near milepost 21, about 24 miles east of Medford.

Sergeant Tanya Henderson with Oregon State Police says that at approximately 2:08 PM today, a Chevrolet pick-up was westbound on SR140, when according to witnesses, the driver lost control and crossed the oncoming lane of travel before leaving the roadway.

SELCO Community Credit Union Launches Its `Your Big Break` Video Contest

The submission deadline is Friday, April 25th.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Departing from the typically stuffy, business-suit financial image, SELCO Community Credit Union is loosening its tie and asking the general public to produce their own SELCO television commercials.

This is an open talent-call to all would-be television commercial producers who want to try their hand at making a commercial about the benefits of joining SELCO.

Marion County Deputies Track Alleged Metal Thief Hiding in Brier Patch

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Marion County deputies were called out to Windsor Island Road today after a citizen reported finding two men on their property "burning wire" which police say is often an attempt to burn the plastic coating off of wire in order to sell the metal.

Commander Jason Myers with the Marion County Sheriff says the property owner suspected the males were possible drug users and made contact with them. He reportedly told them he had called the Sheriff's office and deputies were enroute, he then warned them to stay where they were.

Hilton Eugene & Conference Center Opens Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Renovation Re-establishes Hotel as City's Premier Hotel and Meeting Facility.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Officials of Davidson Hotel Company (DHC), one of the nation's largest hotel management companies, today announced it has completed a $3.5 million renovation of the 269-room Hilton Eugene & Conference Center in Oregon.

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. Appoints Floyd Chadee Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

He was most recently senior vice president and chief financial officer at Assurant Employee Benefits, based in Kansas City, Missouri.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. ("StanCorp") (NYSE:SFG) today announced the appointment of Floyd Chadee as senior vice president and chief financial officer of StanCorp and its subsidiary Standard Insurance Company effective April 7, 2008.

"Floyd brings strong experience and has deep knowledge in our key product areas," said Eric E. Parsons, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "His leadership experience and financial background fits well within StanCorp."

Truck `Overload` of Stolen PGE Wire Leads to Arrest of Suspected Metal Thief

Deputies believe it is probably meth related.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Two construction workers arriving at work early this morning in Wilsonville say they caught a metal thief stealing large amounts of PGE cable from their jobsite. They say the man was observed overloading his compact pick-up truck with downed Portland General Electric power lines.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Spokesman Jim Strovink says it is just the latest chapter in a story about meth addicts who are literally, dismantling our state.

With Spring Comes Increased Use of Pesticide Products in Oregon Homes

Oregon's Department of Agriculture offers advice on home-use pesticides.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Spring has officially arrived. Buds are breaking, birds are chirping, and homeowners are getting ready to work in the yard. That often means applying pesticides. The Oregon Department of Agriculture wants to make sure pesticide use this spring is proper and safe.

“People doing yard work and wanting to use pesticide products need to take a lot of consideration before using those products,” says Dale Mitchell, assistant administrator of ODA’s Pesticides Division.

Silverton, Oregon Location Among Champion Enterprises Facilities Closures

Troy, Michigan-based Champion Enterprises, Inc., a leader in factory-built construction, operates 33 manufacturing facilities in North America and the United Kingdom.

(TROY, Mich.) - Champion Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:CHB), a leader in factory-built construction, has announced that it will close its manufacturing facility in Silverton, Oregon, and idle the last of four plants at its complex in LaGrange, Indiana, transferring the LaGrange production to the Company's nearby facilities in Topeka, Indiana.

As a result of the closures, the Company expects to incur pretax cash restructuring charges of approximately $2.1 million in the first quarter ending March 29th 2008.